Actuarial science

School life expectancy in Türkiye drops to 17.9 years in 2023: TÜİK

Türkiye's school life expectancy (SLE), the estimated amount of time that a primary school-aged person in Türkiye will likely spend in school until they reach their highest level of education, was calculated to be 17.9 years in 2023, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have shown.

Bulgaria's Life Expectancy Rises but Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) data reveals that the anticipated average life expectancy for Bulgaria's populace, projected for the period spanning 2021 to 2023, stands at 73.5 years. This marks a notable uptick of 1.6 years compared to the preceding timeframe of 2020 to 2022. However, it remains slightly below the pre-pandemic levels, surpassing 74 years.

State to Cover Rare Disease Treatment Costs In Bulgaria

The government will fund medications and specialized foods for individuals over 18 with rare diseases, but eligibility hinges on starting treatment before adulthood. These changes, proposed by lawmakers from four parliamentary factions, are criticized by the non-governmental organization "Community Bridges Association" for being discriminatory.

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